Question
The child has had a high body temperature for two consecutive days, and neither medication nor physical cooling measures have shown any effect. How should one effectively handle a child’s high fever to avoid potential health risks?
Answer
When a child experiences persistent high fever, it is often due to recent inadequate warmth measures leading to upper respiratory tract infection, or it may not be excluded that other viral infections are possible. It is recommended to visit a hospital specialty department for further examination. At present, fever-reducing medications can be considered, with specific medication use to be followed as per medical advice, and physical cooling can also be performed while ensuring the child drinks plenty of warm water.